FEPD Circular No. 20: Release of foreign exchange for study in language course abroad

Foreign Exchange Policy Department
Bangladesh Bank
Head Office
Dhaka www.bb.org.bd
FE Circular No.20 Date: May 22, 2025
All Authorized Dealers in
Foreign Exchange in Bangladesh
Dear Sir,
Release of foreign exchange for study in language course abroad Please refer to paragraph 10, chapter 11 of the Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions-2018, Vol.-1 (GFET) in terms of which Authorized Dealers (ADs) are allowed to release foreign exchange for admission and study by Bangladeshi nationals in regular courses including language course pre-requisite to bachelor degree, among others.
02. To open wider scope in employment abroad, it has been decided that ADs may also
release foreign exchange on account of permissible fees for admission and study by Bangladeshi nationals in language course regardless of pre-requisite to bachelor degree, without approval from Bangladesh Bank.
03. Other relevant instructions in this regard shall remain unchanged.
Please bring the contents of this circular, effective immediately, to the notice of all concerned. Yours faithfully, (Md. Harun-Ar-Rashid) Director (FEPD) Phone: 9530123